Does Johnson Matthey pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnson Matthey employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnson Matthey. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnson Matthey?

51% of Johnson Matthey employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnson Matthey 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Matthey?

Engineer (31) , Process Engineer (29) , Manager (26) , Chemist (22) , Process Control Engineer (20) , Research Scientist (19) , Senior Process Engineer (18) , Analytical Chemist (16) , Senior Scientist (15) , Project Manager (12) , Chemical Operator (11) , Assistant Manager (10) , Intern (10) , Analyst (9) , Production Technician (9)

What are the pros of working at Johnson Matthey according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits (shares/pension/bonus) Good progression (up to certain point) Interesting work Decent colleagues" ((in 153 reviews)); "The people are great and approachable" ((in 121 reviews)); "Good work life balance / flexi time" ((in 52 reviews)); "Pension and health care schemes are good." ((in 49 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Johnson Matthey according to real employee reviews?

"Everyone comments on the low salaries" ((in 47 reviews)); "No career progression for scientists" ((in 30 reviews)); "Managers always favour themselves when it comes to compensation/bonuses" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper Management doesn't like creativity" ((in 14 reviews)); "This is not a real union shop and you have no job security whatsoever." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnson Matthey layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Johnson Matthey layoffs and their outlook for job security at Johnson Matthey in 2026.

What Johnson Matthey locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Taylor , Conshohocken , Smithfield , Savannah

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Johnson Matthey reviews

3.3

51% would recommend to a friend

(1,289 total reviews)

Liam Condon

56% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Johnson Matthey has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,289 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Matthey employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Mar 5, 2011

Failed to live up to promise

Technical sales engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good to nurture technical skills by having a global knowledge network & frequent technical interactions. It is a good company for research graduates.

Cons

Limited in scope in terms of career growth and quite conservative in promotions. Mentorship or Personal guidance in developing business skills are not available.

2.0

Feb 5, 2011

Very Poor Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility in hours and asking for personal time off due to the amount of travel required for job.

Cons

Very poor management skills, training program and expectations.

4.0

Nov 24, 2010

good company

Develop associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

efficant system is the best aspect

Cons

respect employee needs to be improved

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Jobs at Johnson Matthey

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